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The next step is bridge intonation and this is very very vital. The thing you have to always remember is that unlike playing other fretted instruments, the player makes the intonation not the frets. This being said you can get some help either from fret lines (like on this bass) or position markers like the ones on a blank fingerboard. The choice of one or the other is all personal preference and yet another option for you to consider.

Choosing the best bass guitar pickup will largely depend on the type of guitar you have. However, most of these pickups are either magnetic or piezoelectric types. Magnetic types have coils that convert string vibrations into electronic signals. Piezoelectric bass guitar pickups have crystals that generate electrical current from the vibrations. There are categories of bass guitar pickups too which also determine the kind of output you will get from your guitar. They are usually differentiated by their design. For example, J Pickups are usually wired opposite each other to significantly reduce the hum generated when they pick up stray radio frequencies. There is also the original P Pickup of the 1970s which is made of two halves of a single coil pickup. Similar to J Pickups, the P Pickup is also wired in opposing directions to minimize the hum.

However, a good wiring diagram will make it possible for you to successfully and safely tackle wiring 4-Way Switches. As important as electrical wiring diagrams are to the successful completion of your wiring project, safety and respect for electricity are essential. Never work on live circuits. Before you begin your project, identify the circuit youre working on and then turn off power to that circuit at the main panel. Then confirm that the power is off with a voltage tester. If at any time you feel unsure about what youre doing, please call a licensed electrical contractor. One of the most difficult automotive repair tasks that a mechanic or repair shop can undertake is the wiring, or rewiring of a cars electrical system. The problem essentially is that every car is different.

Depending on the type of strings you use, the wear and tear on the board can vary quite a bit. Roundwound strings will eat your fingerboard, causing dead spots and loss of proper intonation. Flatwounds are far gentler and have a smooth texture. This being said, the more you play on the board the more it will need to be dressed and sanded. Like a formula race car that get's it's tires changed every few laps, your board will need to be smoothed out and it's crown or arc restored to get a consistent sound.

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